American Revolutionary War Patriot Solomon Jones will be honored Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at a rededication ceremony in the Davisburg Cemetery. The ceremony is held by the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Jones enlisted into Revolutionary Service in 1775. He came to Groveland Township in 1843 to live with his son, Jesse, until […]
North Sashabaw Elementary PTO will hold a Community Fair on September 17 and is in need of volunteers. The next planning meeting is at Clintonwood Spray Park on Aug. 7 from 3:30 – 5p.m. For more information or donations, please contact Victoria Martinez at 248-922-9336 or Patty Jones at 248-521-6090. Members of the N.S.E. Community […]
The Independence Township Parks and Recreation Youth Baseball/Softball 2005 season drew to a close the week of July 18 and organizers feel it was a success. Nearly 1,000 boys and girls age five-18 filled 69 team rosters in 11 different leagues. The opening day parade at Clintonwood Park on June 4 marked the beginning of […]
Though online registration for the Craig Greenfield Memorial Triathalon and Duathalon ended on July 31, residents still have a chance to participate in the annual Clarkston event. Those interested in registering to participate or volunteer in the race can do so Aug. 6 from 1-4 p.m. at Depot Park. The Triathalon and Duathalon will begin […]
The hearing on the judicial misconduct charges against 52nd District Court Judge Dana Fortinberry is adjourned from Aug. 8 until Nov. 28. According to Examiner Paul Fischer of the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, the attorney for Judge Fortinberry was called to jury duty for the week originally set in August. Several scheduling conflicts between the […]
On the morning of July 30, Independence Township police responded to a car fire at a Sashabaw Road residence near Pelton Road. According to the police report, the fire was extinguished by the resident with a garden hose. Apparently, a passerby noticed the car on fire around 6:15 a.m. and pounded on the door until […]
Auditors Plante & Moran, PLLC gave Independence Township a positive opinion after reviewing the township’s financial records. According to Plante & Moran’s financial report, Independence Township saw a revenue increase of $1.5 million in 2004 due mainly to an increased property tax base. However, the township did experience a decrease in state shared revenues of […]
More than 15 puppies and owners took the Monday night puppy socialization class through the Summer Adult Enrichment program. Instructor Patty Hinson has taught obedience classes for more than 30 years and said the Community Education classes are affordable. Children are welcome to participate in the classes. ‘Getting training helps the animal stay out of […]
For Dan Smith, a simple round of golf on July 19 at Heather Highlands? precision course in Holly became extraordinary when his tee shot on the second hole, a 121-yard par three, found the bottom of the cup. ‘The hole before I did really bad. The ball went really high in the air and hit […]
Tryouts for the 2005 varsity and junior varsity Clarkston High School golf teams are on Aug. 11 and 12 at Liberty Golf Course starting at 6:30 a.m. Prospective team members need a completed physical form. A fee of $26 covers both days of tryouts. Physical forms are available at the Clarkston High School Athletic Department. […]